Description:

An University in Farmington, Maine is seeking to hire an Assistant General Counsel and an Associate General Counsel. Acting under the oversight of the University of Maine System General Counsel, the position incumbents will be primarily responsible for providing advice and counsel regarding a broad range of matters involving University of Maine System faculty, staff, and student employees and labor unions, including, but not limited to: student, faculty, and staff conduct; business transactions, campus operations; litigation defense; investigations; Title IX; diversity, equity and inclusion; and university policies and procedures. More generally, the position incumbents will exercise independent judgment to provide timely legal advice to UMS universities and personnel, expanding preventative legal education, and supporting UMS personnel with regard to addressing legal matters affecting higher education and System enterprise risk management as appropriate.

The Office of General Counsel is a dedicated team of professionals and seeks applicants interested in meeting and exceeding standards of excellence in a diverse team environment. This work will involve forming long-term, actively communicative, collaborative partnerships with various university stakeholder groups. It will also involve the ability to successfully provide legal advice and counsel in an operationally complex environment with many competing priorities.

The University of Maine System is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination. We actively seek diverse ideas, backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, recognizing that our differences make us stronger.

We are committed to an environment of respect and safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate in our workplace unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.

We strongly encourage applications from members of marginalized communities. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and value people of all races, genders (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientations, marital statuses, disabilities, citizenships, ages, religions, and national origins. We value differences in lived experiences.

The work location is in Orono at the University of Maine campus.

Salary commensurate with experience plus a 10% employer contribution to the UMS retirement plan. Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision, and tuition waiver programs for employees and dependents. The UMS is a recipient of the Wellness Councils of America's Well Workplace Award and offers a wellness program.

Review of applications begins immediately. For full consideration, materials must be submitted by April 19, 2024

Be sure to identify in your cover letter which position you are applying to. Cover letters that do not have an indication will not be considered.

Qualifications:
Assistant General Counsel Qualifications
Required:

Experience working with a public entity or higher education institution.
Experience in employment and/or labor law.

Preferred:

Experience working with a public entity or higher education institution.
Experience in employment and/or labor law.

Associate General Counsel Qualifications
Required:

J.D. or LLB required. License to practice in Maine or licensure within 1 year.
At least five years of post-JD legal experience.

Preferred:

Experience working with a public entity or higher education institution.
Experience working in both law firm and in-house environments.
Experience in employment and/or labor law.